{"id":28,"date":"2026-11-06T16:11:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T08:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcbworldlink.com\/blog\/?p=28"},"modified":"2026-11-06T16:11:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T08:11:52","slug":"common-pcb-dfm-mistakes-that-cause-manufacturing-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcbworldlink.com\/blog\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/common-pcb-dfm-mistakes-that-cause-manufacturing-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"Common PCB DFM mistakes that cause manufacturing failure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you finish your PCB design, you may think it can be made directly. But many designs have DFM problems, the factory can not produce it well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DFM means Design for Manufacturability. It is the rules to make your board easy to produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some common DFM mistakes we see every day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Trace width and space too small. If the line is too thin, copper may break. Small gap will cause short circuit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Pad size not match component. Pads too small, the part can not solder well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. No enough clearance near hole and slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Copper area without thermal relief, easy to have bad soldering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Outline too close to traces, easy damage when cutting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These small problems will make your PCB sample rejected. You need rework design, waste time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are not sure your design is ok, you can send your Gerber file to us. We can check DFM for you before production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Contact us for your PCB and PCBA order.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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